How can it be that Memorial Day 2009 is already behind us? Wow! This year is flying by. I've always thought that if it is true that time flies when you're having fun we must be having a blast! We spent out weekend attending graduation parties, which made our son, Clay, start thinking about his.in 2019. That made us laugh, but when I think about how quickly the last 10 years have gone by I know his party will be here before we know it!

Last week I started "Lord Foulgrin's Letter's" by Randy Alcorn, this weekend I finished it. I have decided that it is a book I need to purchase my own copy of, and perhaps a few extra to hand out. Yes, it is that good, it is that thought provoking. I love books like that, books that keep coming to mind long after I've read them. Books that are so full of thought provoking stuff that I want, and even need, to re-read them.

Some of my favorites over the years have been fiction, like "Sophie's Heart" by Lori Wick. "Redeeming Love" by Francine Rivers is another one. Randy Alcorn has several, both fiction and non-fiction, that are always good to go back to.

And then there's "When Godly People Do Ungodly Things", by Beth Moore. Definitely not a "light read" but oh so worth the time spent to read it! One of the things I have taken away from that book that I think of time and time again is that (in my paraphrase) satan cannot touch our salvation so he aims to destroy our testimony. That thought causes me to stop and think so very often!

There are many other books that I keep handy, I've mentioned Kevin Leman's parenting (and marriage) books in previous blogs - good stuff! "Boundaries" by Henry Cloud and John Townsend is a great one dealing with relationships. "Ten Things You Simply Must Do In Order To Succeed In Life and Love" by Henry Cloud (I think.I can't find my copy.must have loaned it out =) is another one that has given me a new perspective. And then there's "Love and Respect"(on marriage) by Emerson Eggerichs; "Faith Training" (parenting) by Joe White; "When I Lay My Isaac Down" (surrender) by Carol Kent;..so many books. So many thought provoking reads that have impacted my life and my relationships.

And you know what they all have in common? They all give testimony to the fundamental truths found in the Word of God. And that, just in case you're wondering, is my favorite book of all!

If you're reading the One Year Bible today you read John 15:5 "I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in Me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from Me you can do nothing." Remain in Him my friend, in His word, in daily fellowship with Him thru the great privilege of prayer, and in worship, ahhh, worship.our love song to our King.

Until next time.
Beth

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